Gun Carrying Among Youths, by Demographics, Associated Violence Experiences, and Risk Behaviors

Gun Carrying Among Youths, by Demographic Characteristics, Associated Violence Experiences, and Risk Behaviors — United States, 2017–2019, in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Review

key takeaway: "Using a new measure that excludes recreational gun carrying, one in 15 male and one in 50 female high school students reported carrying a gun for nonrecreational purposes at least once during the preceding 12 months. Gun carrying was more prevalent among those who experienced violence, suicidal ideation or attempts, or substance use."